CVE-2020-16214

Name: CVE-2020-16214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T13:15:11.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16214 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	b.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.03

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16214?

How severe is CVE-2020-16214?

CVE-2020-16214 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16214?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST